How to travel from La Rochelle to Marseille, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Marseille is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Marseille.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance824km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Marseille

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between La Rochelle and Marseille is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Marseille. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Marseille. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Marseille. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Transport options from La Rochelle to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
4 times a day851km (529 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 30m
€100($100)
4 times a day732km (455 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€185($185)
twice daily997km (619 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,069km (664 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€200($200)
5 times a day927km (576 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 55m
€200($200)
5 times a day1,173km (729 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€230($230)
4 times a week1,200km (746 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€53($53)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€110($110)
on demand824km (512 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille